Nurse Aide- Med Surg 3S- Part Time, Days

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Aide- Med Surg 3S- Part Time, Days. In this role, the successful candidate under the supervision of the registered nurse, performs routine service duties and basic nursing procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care Delivery- The nurse aide delivers basic nursing care to provide for the care and comfort needs of the patient.
  • Responds to patient's call lights promptly to determine patient's needs and relays information to appropriate nursing personnel.
  • Observes the patient and reports any reaction or change in condition to the nurse in a timely manner.
  • Affords assistance with the activities of daily living- nourishment, ambulation, personal hygiene, toileting.
  • Performs direct nursing care to patients by performing such tasks as vital signs/weight, complete/partial baths, skin care, Foley catheter care, enemas and specimen collection in compliance with policy/procedure.
  • Demonstrates proper turning, positioning and transferring techniques when providing patient care.
  • Distributes patient nourishment, assists with feeding as indicated, collects trays at the end of the meal.
  • Estimates amount of food/fluid consumed by patient at each meal from the tray and records the data on the flow sheet, Intake & Output record, or Calorie Count Sheet.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized patient environment.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assists with the preparation of the room and equipment for diagnostic procedures.
• Participates in the orientation process of new employees.

Qualifications

• To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification (AHA only) and first aid training.
• Ability to read and write at an elementary school level to understand the patient's plan of care and to record data on the patient's medical record.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations at an elementary school level in order to take and record the patient's weight, vital signs, I & O.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity.
• Basic analytical skills in order to gather data, complete comparisons, interpret, & report outcomes to the nurse or document on the medical record.
• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.